Kalamarakia Tiganita (fried squid)

Calamari | Greek | Mediterranean | Seafood | Squid

Introduction

Name: Kalamarakia Tiganita (fried squid)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb Squid, cleaned and cut into rings; ½ cup All-Purpose Flour; ½ cup Cornstarch; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper; ½ tsp Dried Oregano; ½ tsp Dried Thyme; ½ tsp Garlic Powder; ½ tsp Onion Powder; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Olive Oil; 1 Lemon, cut into wedges

Of course, this dish is best served at an outdoor taverna while looking out over the Aegean and enjoying a raki, but if you can't be there you can still make this at home.

Calamari | Greek | Mediterranean | Seafood | Squid

Recipe

Yields4 ServingsDifficultyBeginner

Prep Time20 minsCook Time5 minsTotal Time25 mins

Ingredients

1 lb Squid, cleaned and cut into rings

½ cup All-Purpose Flour

½ cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Salt

½ tsp Black Pepper

½ tsp Dried Oregano

½ tsp Dried Thyme

½ tsp Garlic Powder

½ tsp Onion Powder

1 cup Water

1 cup Olive Oil

1 Lemon, cut into wedges

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Add the water and stir until the flour mixture is smooth and forms a thick batter.

Add the squid to the batter and mix well until the squid is well coated.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Carefully add the battered squid to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, until the squid is crispy and golden brown.

Remove the fried squid from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Serve the fried squid hot, garnished with lemon wedges. Feed The Muse!